California Explorer
Tuition $6,895
Grades
7-8
Days
21
Dates
July 6-July 26, 2027 (Limited Availability)
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Surf, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Francisco, CA
Departure Location
San Francisco, CA
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Challenge Level
Trip Overview
On this three-week trip you’ll experience diverse ecosystems and explore the best of California’s coast and mountains.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) and the Lost Coast (5 day backcountry trip)
- Whitewater raft the American River
- Surf in Half Moon Bay
Itinerary
Start off your adventure in Half Moon Bay learning to surf in California’s famous waves, and then gear up for a week of backpacking along the magical Lost Coast. From there, road-trip inland for a well deserved day of whitewater rafting before embarking on a five-day backpacking trip in Yosemite – you’ll get to explore parts of this famous national park unseen to the majority of visitors!
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in San Francisco |
| Day 2 | Explore Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
| Day 3-4 | Surf in Half Moon Bay |
| Day 5 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 6-10 | Backpack the Lost Coast (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 11 | Travel Day |
| Day 12 | Whitewater Raft the American River |
| Day 13 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 14-18 | Backpack in Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 19 | Travel Day |
| Day 20 | Explore Santa Cruz |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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